Frank G McDonald III Kitfox Series 7
Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV, January 19, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.84431, -119.85530 |
| Airport | Reno Stead |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | WPR26LA087 |
| Event ID | 20260122202327 |
Aircraft
| Make | Frank G McDonald III |
| Model | Kitfox Series 7 |
| Registration # | N775DZ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from terrain during a go-around.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.